Web 2.0 Tools

1. Web 2.0 Tools Facebook Twitter Wordpress/Blogspot Scribd Basecamp PBworks

2. Web 2.0: Definition • The term “Web 2.0” is commonly associated with web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web. A Web 2.0 site gives its users the free choice to interact or collaborate with each other in a social media dialogue as creators of user-generated content in a virtual community.” - Wikipedia

3. Facebook www.facebook.com • What is Facebook? • A social networking site that can be utilized by individuals, businesses, nonprofits, groups, clubs, etc. • How Can I Utilize Facebook for My Work & Service? • Create a group or page • Updates on programs/projects • List events & invite people to come • Photo sharing • Examples • Siena College VISTA Fellows • Grand Street Community Arts • 308 likes! • Homeless and Travelers Aid Society • 239 likes! • Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless • 178 likes!

4. Twitter www.twitter.com • What is Twitter? • Twitter asks “what’s happening” and makes the answer spread across the globe, immediately. • How Can I Utilize Twitter for Work & Service? • Create an account • Link to Facebook • Network with other non-profit organizations and communities • Examples • Siena College VISTA Twitter • Official Twitter page of SCVF Program • CNCS Twitter • Official page representing Corporation for National & Community Service

5. Wordpress & Blogspot www.wordpress.com|www.blogspot.com • What is Wordpress & Blogspot? • Free blog that allows you to pick themes and analyze stats • How Can I Utilize Blogs for My Work & Service? • Post stories, pictures, videos, and more • Link stories, pictures, and videos to your Facebook group or page • Utilize with a group of people to enhance communication • Examples • ACE Reflections • ACE Blogging for Academics & Service, Bonners, and VISTA • HandsOn Blog • Published by the HandsOn Network as a resource for volunteers • Corporation for National & Community Service • Stories of Service Blog

6. Scribd www.scribd.com • What is Scribd? • A social publishing and reading site. Easily turn any file – PDF, Word, and PowerPoint – into a web document. • How Can I Utilize Blogs for My Work & Service? • Post e-mail newsletters and magazines • Embed newsletters and magazines in a website • Link to Facebook and Twitter • Examples • Office of Academic Community Engagement • Siena News • Embedded in Website

7. Basecamp www.basecamp.com • What is Basecamp? • Leading web-based project management and collaboration tool. • How Can I Utilize Blogs for My Work & Service? • Create to-do lists • Assign to-do items for others, set due dates • Upload and share files • Message and comment on members’ to-do items • Set milestones

8. PBworks Wiki www.pbworks.com • What is a Wiki? • Easy to use online platform that allows multiple editors for collaborative projects • How Can I Utilize a Wiki for My Work & Service? • Use as a password protected internal communication tool to post meeting minutes, contact info, phone numbers, etc. • Use as public communication tool (starter website) • Examples • DEEP Service Wiki • Used by the Siena College VISTA Fellows Program • 2010 Inspire Conference • Used to plan the 2010 Inspire Conference at Siena College

9. Social Media Cards A Fun Alternative to a Business Card!

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